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May 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

When smart computers handle healthcare advice

Smart computer programs are starting to help doctors and chat with patients. These programs can answer questions and even suggest medical steps. They usually pass tests that check for obvious unfairness. But some tests show they still hold hidden biases. These biases are like quiet ideas in the comp

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May 20 2026CRIME

Concert safety under fire after lawsuit over Tinley Park incident

A Chicago law firm has taken legal action against Live Nation and Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, arguing that weak security at a 2025 concert allowed a minor to be sexually assaulted. The lawsuit claims the venue failed to protect young attendees by not stopping underage drinking, monitoring restricte

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May 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Getting Ready for Electric Forest 2026 in Rothbury, Michigan

Every June, the small town of Rothbury, Michigan bursts into life with Electric Forest, a massive outdoor music festival. In 2026, the event returns for its fourteenth year, drawing crowds from across the country to a rural festival site owned by Billy Bob’s Campground. The festival spans four days

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May 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

How long can your air compressor really last?

Air compressors aren’t built to last forever, but how long they actually stay useful depends on the type and how well they’re cared for. Most home or work models fall somewhere between five and twenty years. Heavy-duty centrifugal compressors can push past 250, 000 hours—about 28 years—making them t

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May 20 2026CRIME

What drove two young men from San Diego to target a mosque?

Two young men, aged 17 and 18, allegedly attacked San Diego’s largest mosque on a weekday afternoon, killing three people before taking their own lives inside a nearby car. The 17-year-old, identified as Cain Clark, had been homeschooled for years, though he briefly attended public schools earlier i

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May 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Musk vs. OpenAI: A Courtroom Clash That Shaped AI

The legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI’s leaders ended with Musk losing the case. He had claimed that Sam Altman, the chief executive, and Greg Brockman, the president, violated a promise to keep OpenAI non‑profit. The judge found that no breach occurred. The trial was watched closely by tec

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May 19 2026HEALTH

A Lone Colorado Hantavirus Death Stays Separate From Cruise Ship Outbreak

In Colorado, a single adult succumbed to hantavirus after contact with a local rodent. The state health office clarified that this fatality is unrelated to the recent MV Hondius cruise ship incident, which claimed three lives. Officials emphasize that hantavirus risk for the general public rem

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May 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

A courtroom clash over control and cash at OpenAI

The legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI boiled down to timing and trust. Musk argued he was wronged because the company he helped start shifted from a nonprofit to a profit-driven lab. But the jury saw it differently. They ruled Musk waited too long to file his lawsuit. The case dragged on for

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May 19 2026POLITICS

How Sunday sermons sometimes turn into political rallies

Every week, millions of Americans hear sermons that shape their views. But some churches go beyond spiritual guidance, blending politics into their messages. A study looked at thousands of sermons from evangelical churches during election years. It found that over 14% of these churches openly pushed

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Southwest China Shakeup Forces Thousands to Leave Homes

A sudden tremor rattled the Guangxi province early Monday, sending shockwaves through Liuzhou and its surroundings. The quake registered a magnitude of 5. 2 on the Richter scale, enough to trigger panic and prompt emergency response teams to spring into action. Two people lost their lives in the bl

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